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Staff Training & Development Student Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510962
Division/Organization: Recreation & Wellbeing
Department: Staff Training & Development
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.50
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Career Management, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 Join the Rec Well team as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.

As one of the largest student employers at UW, we practice customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, team building, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer.

We believe we're more than a building. We're building a movement and we want you to be a part of it! Visit recwell.wisc.edu for more information.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 18, 2026 (start date is flexible); Training & onboarding is recommended to being during Spring semester.

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 This is an ongoing position. Students may serve in this role until their graduation.

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 hours Maximum: 25 hours

Schedule:

 - Fall & Spring Semesters: 5–10 hours per week
- Summer: 15–25 hours per week
- Must be available to work during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8am - 5pm)
- Two positions are available (At least one position must begin during Summer 2026. The second position may begin in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $17.50 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 - Must be available to work in-person at Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
- Hiring for two positions (A minimum of one must be available to begin working in Summer 2026).
- Preferred, Rec Well employment experience, or other campus employment experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Demonstrates effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Innovative and forward-thinking growth mindset.
- Ability to think creatively and critically to identify and solve problems.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage time, tasks, and choices effectively in a less structured environment.
- Shows initiative by proposing new ideas, taking ownership of projects, and seeking out opportunities to improve offerings or processes.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Staff Training & Development team is seeking two creative, and motivated student employees to serve in this highly impactful leadership position. Our work is geared towards creating learning and development opportunities for all Rec Well employees that enhance their overall growth as an employee and professional. The Staff Training & Development Student Intern will assist in the creation and implementation of staff training and development projects and initiatives that serve Rec Well student and professional employees. This position will report directly to the Assistant Director of Staff Training & Development.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the building, organizing, and implementation of Rec Well divisional trainings.
- Assist in the guidance of the Rec Well student development philosophy.
- Maintain and update the Rec Well Student Employee Canvas Page & Workday Learnings
- Assist in the tracking of divisional training compliance for student employees.
- Gather information for, write, and edit the student employee newsletter (The Monthly Turnstile) each month to ensure division wide news is shared with employees.
- Review and provide analysis for learning & development outcomes and assessment data.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Staff Training & Development and the Student Recreation Leadership Council (SRLC) on projects and initiatives hosted by SRLC.
- Propose new project ideas and collaborate with team members to plan, implement, and complete them.
- Complete other duties as assigned.

General Expectations:
- Develop professional relationships with students, coworkers, and members.
- Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge within the division.
- Exhibit professionalism in dress, attitude, and work ethic.
- Contribute to the fulfillment of Rec Well’s mission, vision, and values.
- Attend trainings, staff meetings, and other relevant engagements as requested.
- Enforce Rec Well policies and procedures to promote member safety and satisfaction.
- Respond to emergency situations and adhere to established protocols.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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